JAKE CRONENWORTH NEWS

Blasts grand slam Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and two additional runs scored in a 13-2 victory over Houston on Saturday.

Impact A day after San Diego's major-league record of four straight games with a grand slam came to an end, Cronenworth started a new streak with a bases-clearing homer in the second inning. The long ball was part of a career night for the rookie, who established big-league highs with three hits and four RBI in the rout. Cronenworth also extended his hitting streak to seven games, a span in which he has gone 11-for-26 (.423).

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LOOK: Jake Cronenworth delivers first-career walk-off hit Cronenworth's run with the San Diego Padres continued with the infielder's first career walk-off hit.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Collects two hits, stolen base Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in a 6-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Cronenworth appears to have a strong hold on a starting position in the Padres lineup as he has now started six consecutive contests. The utilityman has gone 7-for-20 (.350) during that span and is currently riding a four-game hitting streak in which he has knocked three doubles. On the season, he is slashing .333/.394/.617 with a pair of homers and nine runs scored.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2020 • MLB.COM

Not in Thursday's lineup Cronenworth isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact With Eric Hosmer available for the Padres once again, Cronenworth should see a slight downturn in playing time, but he's played well enough to maintain a fairly regular role in the lineup. Jurickson Profar will start at second base in Cronenworth's absence Thursday.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Cronenworth is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 26-year-old started the previous six games and went 6-for-19 with two homers, a double, a triple and three RBI, but he'll take a seat for the series finale. Eric Hosmer's return from the injured list likely means Cronenworth won't be starting everyday, but he should continue seeing opportunities at second base given how well he's played. Jurickson Profar is starting at the keystone Sunday with lefty Madison Bumgarner on the mound for Arizona.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard against Diamondbacks Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The three runs scored by the Padres in this game came through solo home runs, and Cronenworth's blast was the second of the night for San Diego. The shortstop now has two homers in his last three games, and he also extended his hitting streak to six contests, posting two multi-hit performances during that stretch.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres should keep Jake Cronenworth in the lineup The San Diego Padres need to find a way to keep Jake Cronenworth in the starting lineup. It's been quite the start to the 2020 season for th...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Jake Cronenworth could be much more for Padres than an unexpected first baseman The 26-year-old utility man has been the early surprise of San Diego’s season.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres: Jake Cronenworth Proving Himself Early in the Season Perhaps the forgotten part of the Tommy Pham trade, Jake Cronenworth has certainly played a big part in the early going for the San Diego Pa...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Earning more time Cronenworth is likely to earn more time at second base once Eric Hosmer returns from the injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reported in his newsletter. "That's...

Impact Cronenworth impressed the Padres with his work ethic during the shutdown and has continued to do so in this short season. He's been playing first base while Hosmer has been out, with Jurickson Profar and Greg Garcia sharing the second base duties, but he'll slide over and still get starts at second once Hosmer returns.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Cronenworth went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Cronenworth's first homer of the year gave the Padres a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old has filled in admirably at first base while Eric Hosmer (illness) has been out. Cronenworth is batting .333 with three RBI and five runs scored in six games this season, but he'll likely return to a bench role when Hosmer is able to return.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Hosmer again Cronenworth will start at first base and bat ninth Sunday against the Rockies.

Impact Making his third start in five games at first base, the lefty-hitting Cronenworth looks poised to occupy the strong side of a platoon with Ty France at the position while Eric Hosmer (illness) is on the injured list. Cronenworth has batted in the bottom third of the order in all of his starts thus far, and his low placement in the lineup and lack of a full-time role could limit his utility to NL-only leagues.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Hosmer was placed on the 10-day injured list with gastritis Saturday.

Impact The move was made retroactive to Wednesday, so Hosmer can return as soon as next Saturday, though it's not yet clear whether or not he's expected to do so. Jake Cronenworth and Ty France have deputized at first base in his absence.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Hosmer (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Colorado.

Impact The 30-year-old has been a battling the non-COVID-19 illness since the start of the season and is now set to miss his fifth contest. Jake Cronenworth will handle duties at first base during Friday's series opener.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch again Hosmer was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Giants with a non-COVID-19 illness, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It's the third time during the first week of the season the veteran first baseman has been scratched with a non-COVID-19 illness. The specifics of the ailment remain unclear, so it's worth monitoring his status in case it continues to be an ongoing concern. Greg Garcia will enter the lineup at second base for the Friars, shifting Jake Cronenworth to first base.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Belts RBI double in MLB debut Cronenworth drove in a run on a double in his first big-league at-bat Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old entered the game as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and came around to score on a single by Greg Garcia. Cronenworth then got a chance to hit in the ninth, driving a clutch double to deep right field to bring home a run and narrow the Padres' deficit to one run. The stellar debut could weigh on the team's mind when deciding how (or if) to juggle the roster when Jorge Mateo (illness) is ready to play.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could fill open roster spot Cronenworth could make the Opening Day roster in place of Jorge Mateo (illness) if Mateo remains out, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cronenworth has been trending on the wrong side of the roster bubble as Opening Day approaches, but the likelihood that Mateo -- who tested positive for COVID-19 early in the month and has yet to return -- will not be ready to go by the start of the season will likely open a spot for a utility infielder. That spot would almost certainly go to Cronenworth, whom the Padres acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay last December.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not getting mound work Cronenworth has yet to pitch during summer camp as the Padres are asking him to focus exclusively on his role as an infielder, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cronenworth received the opportunity to pitch in some minor-league games while in the Rays system last year and threw several bullpen sessions for the Padres during spring training, but he has not been tasked with throwing any bullpens during summer camp. Instead, Cronenworth is focusing on taking reps in the infield, though he remains on the bubble for a spot on the team's initial 30-man roster. Given San Diego's loaded bullpen, it's unlikely that Cronenworth would have been able to break through as a reliever even in a full 162-game season.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to make 30-man roster Cronenworth does not have a clear path to making the Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact San Diego's recent addition of Jorge Mateo (illness) may have pushed Cronenworth out of a roster spot, though it remains unclear when Mateo will be able to join the team. While Cronenworth's ability to pitch adds some attractiveness to his profile, the Padres have a stacked bullpen and are therefore less likely to take his two-way ability into consideration when settling on their Opening Day roster.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Claims spot on 60-man roster Cronenworth has been named to the Padres' 60-man player pool.

Impact Cronenworth's selection is far from a surprise considering the fact that he was competing for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster when spring training was suspended. With initial MLB rosters expanding to 30, the versatile infielder appears to have a chance to break camp with the big-league club, though perhaps less so after the acquisition of Jorge Mateo from Oakland. A point in Cronenworth's favor is MLB's decision to allow position players to pitch without restrictions during the shortened 2020 campaign; that should boost the value of two-way players such as Cronenworth given the condensed schedule and likely careful handling of pitching staffs.

JULY 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres: Jake Cronenworth Could Benefit Most from Expanded Rosters We take a look at what San Diego Padres player could benefit the most during the 2020 season with rosters expanding to 30 players. As we all...

MAY 21, 2020 • FRIARSONBASE.COM